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There are several types of bacteria in the rumen of a bovine that have different jobs to do. But basically, their main job is to break down the fibrous material found in the coarse plant material that a cow so commonly eats so that she can obtain energy, protein, VFAs (volatile fatty acids), vitamins and minerals to feed the very large population of microflora in the rumen and reticulum, which in turn feed her.
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∙ 15y agoThe human stomach is generally free from bacteria. Most bacteria which are swallowed either with food or in mucus from the upper repiratory tract are killed due to the low pH (acid) conditions. Some lactobaccili can survive in the stomach. Helicobacter pylori may grow in the stomach and cause stomach ulcers. It does this by producing urease which forms ammonium to neutralise the acid around itself. Mycobacterium tuberculosis may survive in the stomach and be avilable to recolonise the lungs.
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∙ 12y agoBacteria in the gut help the body digest food.
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∙ 14y agothey help digest your food
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What organ contains bacteria to help in the later stages of digestion?
stomach
How are bacteria in the stomach killed?
Stomach acid kills the bacteria
What will happen to bacteria that enter stomach together with the food?
the bacteria is killed by the acid in the stomach.
What organ kills bacteria?
The organ that kills bacteria is the stomach. The stomach produces acids that kill the bacteria as it digests food.
What may help kill bacteria that may be in eaten food?
Antibiotic,antiseptic etc..
Ways that bacteria are helpful?
Bacteria in your mouth help produce saliva and enzymes, and bacteria in your stomach and intestines keep them healthy and break down food. Bacteria can even make foods, like yogurt, beer, or bread.
If bacteria get into your stomach of a human what first line of defent of the immune system will potentially stop the bacteria?
If bacteria get into the stomach of a human the first line of defense of the immune system that will potentially stop the bacteria is the gastric juice in the stomach.
What is an example of a monera?
Ecoli (bacteria in your stomach)
What is produced by the stomach to kill bacteria?
Yes, the stomach do kill bacteria. But in the presence of Hydrochloric acid (HCl). This acid can be harmful to the human body also if mucous layer lining the internal layer of the stomach and the alimentary canal is destroyed resulting in peptic ulcer.
What does the bacteria in the koalas stomach do?
The bacteria helps the koala digest its food.
Why was it originally thought that bacteria could not be the cause of stomach ulcers?
The severe acidity of the stomach was thought to be too extreme for bacteria to survive.
Why was it originally thought that bacteria could not be cause of stomach ulcers?
The severe acidity of the stomach was thought to be too extreme for bacteria to survive.
